At the heart of the cultural and economic wellbeing of East Belfast since 1935, the Strand is now playing an even more important role within the community. It is a not-for-profit registered charity and presents a diverse mix of new release and classic screenings, comedy, theatre, music and other live events that would not otherwise be staged in East Belfast.

We have had a busy first three years as an arts centre, but want to do even more… including the provision of regular skills development workshops for young people in film and music production, and weekly classic screenings for older audiences.

£10 funds volunteer expenses for our weekly free kids film club

£30 pays for the accreditation of a filmmaking course

£50 sponsors a child for a term of performing arts classes

Strand Arts Centre welcomes donations large or small.

You can make one off or regular monthly donations through LocalGiving and, if applicable, you can Gift Aid your donation to us.